PSW PREP VOCABULARY 1 EXAM WITH
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS A+
GUARANTEED!!!
ADLs - ANS activities of daily living
advocate - ANS to support; to act on behalf
client - ANS individual receiving healthcare services in their home / community
Compassionate Care - ANS Care that demonstrates concern for dignity, independence,
preference, privacy, and safety (DIPPS) of clients and their families at all times. Also known as
person-centred care.
Dignity - ANS feeling worthy, valued and respected
DIPPS - ANS An acronym for the five principles of compassionate care: Dignity, Independence,
Preferences, Privacy and Safety.
discretion - ANS responsible judgement to avoid causing distress or embarrassment
empathy - ANS an understanding of another's feelings
patient - ANS a person receiving care in a hospital
reflective practice review - ANS A review and self-evaluation of care provided with the goal of
identifying ways to improve clinical performance and caregiving.
resident - ANS a person that is receiving care in a residential setting such as a retirement home or
a long term care facility
support worker - ANS A health care worker who provides services to people, both in facilities
and in the community, who need help with their daily activities.
unregulated care providers (UCPs) - ANS A broad term applied to staff who assist nurses and
other health care professionals in giving care.
Registered Psychiatric Nurse (RPN) - ANS A nurse who is educated and registered in his or her
own province to provide care specifically to individuals whose primary needs relate to mental,
emotional, and developmental health.
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS A+
GUARANTEED!!!
ADLs - ANS activities of daily living
advocate - ANS to support; to act on behalf
client - ANS individual receiving healthcare services in their home / community
Compassionate Care - ANS Care that demonstrates concern for dignity, independence,
preference, privacy, and safety (DIPPS) of clients and their families at all times. Also known as
person-centred care.
Dignity - ANS feeling worthy, valued and respected
DIPPS - ANS An acronym for the five principles of compassionate care: Dignity, Independence,
Preferences, Privacy and Safety.
discretion - ANS responsible judgement to avoid causing distress or embarrassment
empathy - ANS an understanding of another's feelings
patient - ANS a person receiving care in a hospital
reflective practice review - ANS A review and self-evaluation of care provided with the goal of
identifying ways to improve clinical performance and caregiving.
resident - ANS a person that is receiving care in a residential setting such as a retirement home or
a long term care facility
support worker - ANS A health care worker who provides services to people, both in facilities
and in the community, who need help with their daily activities.
unregulated care providers (UCPs) - ANS A broad term applied to staff who assist nurses and
other health care professionals in giving care.
Registered Psychiatric Nurse (RPN) - ANS A nurse who is educated and registered in his or her
own province to provide care specifically to individuals whose primary needs relate to mental,
emotional, and developmental health.
